Cool weather today, freeze warning tonight

A freeze warning is in effect for 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. April 19 in Wyandotte County and the region. (National Weather Service graphic)

The forecast from the National Weather Service today is for a high of 55.

Tonight, there is a freeze warning in place for 3 a.m. to 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 19, the weather service said.
Temperatures may reach a low of 31 tonight.

Residents are advised to cover sensitive vegetation, which may be at risk of freezing, according to the weather service.

The forecast calls for dry weather today, followed by a chance of rain by late Tuesday night, the weather service said. Ther eis a chance of thunderstorms Wednesday afternoon.

Dry and seasonably warm temperatures will return Thursday, the weather service said. The high will climb to 71 on Thursday, then 81 on Friday, according to the weather service. The weekend forecast will be in the 70s, with a chance of rain.

Today, it will be cool and sunny, with a high near 55, the weather service said. A north northwest wind of 8 to 14 mph will gust as high as 25 mph.

Tonight, the low will be around 31, with a north northwest wind of 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening, according to the weather service. Winds may gust up to 20 mph.

Tuesday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 56 with a light east wind becoming south southeast 9 to 14 mph in the morning. Winds may gust up to 22 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is expected.

Tuesday night, there is a 60 percent chance of showers, then showers are likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 47 with a southeast wind of 11 to 14 mph, gusting to 23 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday, there is a 70 percent chance of showers and possibly a thunderstorm, the weather service said. The high will be near 68 with a south southeast wind of 13 to 17 mph, gusting as high as 32 mph. Between a tenth and quarter-inch of rain is possible.

Wednesday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., then a slight chance of showers between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m., followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 47. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.

Thursday, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a high near 71, the weather service said.

Thursday night, there is a 50 percent chance of showers, with a low of 61, according to the weather service.

Friday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 81, and breezy, the weather service said.

Friday night, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a low of 64, according to the weather service.

Saturday, there is a 50 percent chance of showers, with a high near 76, the weather service said. It will be breezy.

Saturday night, there is a 40 percent chance of showers, with a low of 51, according to the weather service.

Sunday, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, with a high near 70, the weather service said.

Rugby and football on KCK Saturday sports lineup

The Kansas City Rugby defense set up for a tackle in a Saturday match against rival Kansas City Blues. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

by Brian Turrel

Rugby at City Park

A crowd of about 300 people packed City Park field on Saturday afternoon to watch the KC Derby, the 56-year-old annual match between Kansas City’s two rival rugby clubs, Kansas City Rugby Football Club and Kansas City Blues Rugby Club.

KCRFC, frequently referred to as “City,” has been playing its 2022 home games in the aptly named City Park.

City started on the front foot and took a big first-half advantage, but the Blues’ strong running brought it back in the second half for a 34-25 win.

A game between the City second team and Blues D3 team, won 69-0 by the Blues, preceded the main event.

Later in the afternoon, the St. Thomas Aquinas Saints played the Junior Blues in varsity and junior varsity matches. The Saints won the varsity game 62-12 and junior varsity 61-5.

Central Plains Football League

The Midwest Wolfpac defeated the Topeka Twisters 30-6 Saturday afternoon at Soccer Nation KC in Turner. The Wolfpac defense dominated throughout, giving up just one third-quarter touchdown after the game was well in hand.

Quarterback Adam Lunderman led an efficient Wolfpac offense that combined effective running with some opportunistic downfield passing strikes.

The Wolfpac will be back at Soccer Nation KC next Saturday at 4 p.m. The game will be live-streamed as the CPFL game of the week.

The Blues strong second-half running got the team back into the match. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

City vainly tried to block a Blues line-out. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

City scored a try at the end of the first half. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

The Blues D3 team defeated the City second team 69-0. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Aquinas scored a try in the first half of its win over the Junior Blues. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

Quarterback Adam Lunderman threw a long touchdown pass in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

The Wolfpac scored on a long touchdown throw in the third quarter. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

The Wolfpac defense limited Topeka to just one touchdown. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

The Midwest Wolfpack ran to a 30-6 win over the Topeka Twisters. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)

 

A young Wolfpac fan enjoyed some field time after the game. (Photo copyright 2022 by Brian Turrel)